Irene S. (Saloma) Plaxa

Irene S. Plaxa, 95 of Frackville, PA., passed away on March 5, 2025 at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA, where she was a resident. She was wife of the late Andrew Plaxa.  Born in Trenton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Glowa) Saloma.  Irene was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, where she was active years ago in many church activities.  She was a member of the Frackville Senior Center.  Irene had worked many years as a sewing machine operator in many of the local factories.  She is predeceased by Brothers, John, Steve, Wassil, Nicholas and Theodore "Frank" Saloma; sisters, Mary Pelesky , Anna Kaliher, Eva Sabol and Theresa Dutchak; She was also predeceased by infant sisters Catherine and Julia.  Surviving is one sister, Helen Penkal, Easton, PA; Nieces and Nephews and many Great Nieces and Nephews.  Office of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church with Rev. James Carroll, 621 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City. Viewings will be held on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Parastas at 7:00 PM at the Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, 48 N. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, PA. and Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at Church.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Memorial Fund, 621 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City, PA. 17948  Online photos and memories can be shared with her family at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com

MARK J HUMMEL FUNERAL HOME, FRACKVILLE has charge of arrangements. 570-874-0197

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